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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,158.08 and 507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,158.08 and 507.83 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,158.08 = 507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,158.08 = 507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,158.08 × 507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 588,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,099.44/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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